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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Grandma Rosa's cat?
(a) Elvis.
(b) Bernardo.
(c) Armando.
(d) Horacio.

2. What natural disaster occurred within the dream that Manny had about Grandma Rosa after she died?
(a) A tornado.
(b) A tsunami.
(c) A blizzard.
(d) An earthquake.

3. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Salty.
(c) Peppery.
(d) Savory.

4. Where did Manny suspect that the bullet had lodged when he had narrowly missed accidentally shooting Pedi?
(a) In the windowsill.
(b) In the cooler shaft.
(c) In the closet ceiling.
(d) In the living room ceiling beam.

5. Where did Rebecca tell Magda to go once she and Manny had returned home from the pool hall?
(a) In the back bedroom to watch Pedi.
(b) To their neighbor Sophie's house.
(c) To the pool hall.
(d) To her friend Linda's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was it about chili pepper picking that "lured workers from Mexico needing quick cash for rent or emergency food" (11)?

2. When Stinky broke a bone in Manny's little finger, what lie did he tell his mother about how he got hurt?

3. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?

4. What did Manuel exclaim when he first arrived home from the Pool Hall after a two-day binge?

5. Why did Manny decide to head back home after his altercation with the Garcia brothers was over?

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